ATD 2017 TechKnowledge is the place to learn about the latest technology trends in talent development. With unique, hands-on learning opportunities, attendees will gain the intel and ideas to effectively use learning tech for optimal performance outcomes.

Each community focuses on a key area of the talent development field and is led by a community manager whose in-depth knowledge will ensure that the content, offerings, and resources are consistent with your needs.

The ATD International Conference & Exposition is the largest event of its kind, drawing more than 10,000 talent development professionals from all over the world together for four days of learning, networking, and exploration of the latest industry suppliers.

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Technological advances have made it easier for employees to work anytime, anywhere—making "work" something you do, rather than a place you go. Yet government managers still face challenges.
Federal law requires agencies to permit telework "to the maximum extent p...More »

Retrieval of documents and information is critical to knowledge transfer, training, and talent management. Without information governance policies, agencies are exposed to legal, financial, and organizational risks.
The explosion of big data has changed the way federal...More »

As the nation's largest and most diversified employer, the federal government must construct—and sustain—effective approaches to deal with agency-specific employee engagement.
The past year was a difficult one for the federal government. Federal employees e...More »

Sometimes assumptions are helpful, but often they can prove unproductive—or even damaging. By acting on our assumptions as if they were true, we've constructed a reality that does not reflect what's happening in the moment.
We all make assumptions. That's not a b...More »

Initiatives that are developed or regulated by Veterans Affairs (VA) central office policy must be implemented throughout field operations. To overcome the challenge, NFS uses a unique governance model—joining both business acumen and clinical expertise—to l...More »